Epidemiologists use various methods to analyze patterns, including:
Descriptive Epidemiology: This involves describing the distribution of diseases by time, place, and person. It helps in identifying trends and generating hypotheses. Analytical Epidemiology: This involves studying the determinants of health-related events by testing hypotheses through observational or experimental studies. Statistical Methods: Techniques such as regression analysis, survival analysis, and spatial analysis are used to identify and quantify associations between variables.
